Food Nanotechnology

2019-01-22 Science

Author : C. Anandharamakrishnan
Release : 2019-01-22
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 184/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Food Nanotechnology by : C. Anandharamakrishnan

Download or read book Food Nanotechnology written by C. Anandharamakrishnan. This book was released on 2019-01-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology offers great potential to revolutionize conventional food science and the food industry. The use of nanotechnology in the food industry promises improved taste, flavor, color, texture, and consistency of foodstuffs and increased absorption and bioavailability of nutraceuticals. Food Nanotechnology: Principles and Applications examines the current state of nanoscale phenomena and processes, benefits and risks of nanotechnology. This work contains 18 chapters particularly focused on the design, production, and utilization of nanoparticles, with specific applications for the food industry. Through several studies, it has been proven that nanotechnology can offer distinct advantages over conventional methods in terms of functionality, targeted delivery of food bioactive compounds, improved food quality characteristics like texture, taste, sensory attributes and improved stability in the gastrointestinal tract, and controlled release profiles. Features Offers clear and concise coverage on application of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery, food packaging, and pathogen/pesticide detection Addresses both the technological aspects of delivering nano-based food products and the societal implications that affect take-up Covers broad range of topics including nanoemulsification, electrospraying, nanocomposites, plasma processing, and nanosensors Discusses different formulation and preparation methods for loading food bioactive compounds Exploratory in nature, this book presents the latest of such data on all aspects of applications of nanotechnology in food systems. With its practical focus on the fabrication and application of nanotechnology in food, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, food process engineers.

Nanotechnology Applications in Food

2017-02-22 Science

Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
Release : 2017-02-22
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 438/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Nanotechnology Applications in Food written by Alexandru Grumezescu. This book was released on 2017-02-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology Applications in Food: Flavor, Stability, Nutrition, and Safety is an up-to-date, practical, applications-based reference that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each application to help researchers, scientists, and bioengineers know what and what not to do to improve and facilitate the production of food ingredients and monitor food safety. The book offers a broad spectrum of topics trending in the food industry, such as pharmaceutical, biomedical, and antimicrobial approaches in food, highlighting current concerns regarding safety, regulations, and the restricted use of nanomaterials. Includes how nanobiosensors are useful for the detection of foodborne pathogens Discusses applications of nanotechnology from flavor and nutrition, to stability and safety in packaging Includes nano and microencapsulation, nanoemulsions, nanosensors, and nano delivery systems Identifies practical applications of nanoscience for use in industry today

Handbook of Food Nanotechnology

2020-06-17 Technology & Engineering

Author : Seid Mahdi Jafari
Release : 2020-06-17
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 42X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Handbook of Food Nanotechnology written by Seid Mahdi Jafari. This book was released on 2020-06-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Nanotechnology: Applications and Approaches is the definitive guide on all aspects of nano-sized ingredients and devices for the food sector. The book brings science and applications together on the nano-scale into nano-structured food materials, with an emphasis on their production, processing, engineering, characterization, and applications of food materials containing true nano-sized dimensions or nano-structures that enable novel/enhanced properties or functions. All chapters emphasize original results relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of nano-materials in food. Topics such as the application of nanotechnology in food processing operations, functional ingredients, quality control, nutraceutical delivery, and packaging of food products are very attractive and beneficial to both academics and practitioners. Finally, the safety of applying nano ingredients and nano devices is covered. - Brings novel applications of nanotechnology in processing food products - Shows how to improve the formulation of food products with nano-structured ingredients - Explores new opportunities in food packaging through nano-structured materials

Nanomaterials for Food Applications

2018-11-16 Technology & Engineering

Author :
Release : 2018-11-16
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 31X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Nanomaterials for Food Applications written by . This book was released on 2018-11-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials for Food Applications highlights recent developments in nanotechnologies, covering the different food areas where these novel products or technologies can be applied. The book covers five major themes, showing how nanotechnology is used in food, the use of ingredients in nanoform to improve bioavailability or nanoencapsulation technologies, nanotechnologies for food processing, nanosensors for food quality and safety, nanotechnologies for food packaging, and methods to evaluate potential risks and regulatory issues. This is an important research reference that will be of great value to academic and industrial readers, as topics of importance, both at a research level and for commercial applications, are covered. Regulatory agencies will also be interested in the latest developments covered in the book as they will help set the foundation for further regulations. - Demonstrates how nanotechnology can improve food quality and safety - Shows how nanotechnology is used to create more effective food processing techniques - Discusses the regulatory issues surrounding the use of nanomaterials in food to ensure they are used safely and responsibly

Novel Approaches of Nanotechnology in Food

2016-05-13 Science

Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
Release : 2016-05-13
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 792/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Novel Approaches of Nanotechnology in Food written by Alexandru Grumezescu. This book was released on 2016-05-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novel Approaches of Nanotechnology in Food, a volume in the Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry series, represents a summary of the most recent advances made in the field of nanostructured materials that have significant impact on the agri-food industry. Because the current food market needs innovation, nanotechnology coupled with novel interdisciplinary approaches and processing methods has enabled important advances that have the potential to revolutionize agri-food sector. Nanotechnology can serve to resolve challenges faced by the food and bioprocessing industries for developing and implementing systems that can produce qualitative and quantitative foods that are safe, sustainable, and ecofriendly. This book is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and engineers in food science and biotechnology fields, as well as students who want information on cutting-edge technologies. - Provides worldwide research applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology useful in food research - Presents analytical methods for enzyme immobilization onto magnetic nanoparticles - Includes strategies of behavior and structure function to increase application enhancement and control - Discusses nanomaterial regulations and for consumer protection awareness

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